Manga: An Underutilized Resource in Medical Education
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Manga: An Underutilized Resource in Medical Education
Abstract
Manga, a popular form of Japanese comics, is an underexplored resource in medical education. Though meant as entertainment, manga has the potential to enhance learning through its application of illustrations, compelling narratives, and relatable characters. Manga may be particularly well-suited for conveying complex medical concepts and developing the empathy and communication skills of learners through patient experiences. This commentary offers a recommended reading list of manga titles that can serve as a starting point for educators interested in integrating manga into their curricula. However, additional empirical research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of manga in medical education.
Keywords: Comics; Graphic Medicine; Manga; Medical Education.
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